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Yes. I have been trying to think of a child’s condition that begins with a ‘Q’, but I am in a Quandary. There are some, but aren’t really appropriate for my posts. They are very rare or are seen in adults. So, I am sorry that I have to skip this letter, but, as you all know I am way behind on my alphabet. Take this free day to look up a Quote, go on a Quest, study for a Quiz, just don’t Quit!! I am on my way to finish ‘R.’

Reading an article recently on how to get comments on a blog my eyes bulged out of my head. To my horror such suggestions as ‘curse often’, ‘attack somebody’ and ‘buy comments’ were included as the ‘best ever’ ways to ensure blog comments were acquired.

Is this what blogging is about? This is the best advice available to millions who have a blog?

Call me old fashioned, naive and definitely call me disheartened. In particular to every young blogger who may have done the same internet search I did, this old girl can tell you you don’t need to be a nasty person or pay to have readers give you feedback.

Below are my top, and might I say gentle, 13 tips for getting more comments on your blog while being a decent human being. The suggestions are based on reading other blogs with pages of comments and on my…